Support for Gloucestershire Arthritis Trust (GAT) - 8th February 2017

Rotary completes the funding for knee surgery equipment

Cirencester
Rotary Club has chosen Gloucestershire Arthritis Trust (GAT) to be a major
benefactor for this year’s fund-raising activities and Club President Brian
Skarda was pleased to be able to hand over a cheque recently for £1100.

In 2015, GAT successfully raised funds
for knee surgery equipment for Cheltenham General Hospital and this year they set
themselves a target to provide similar equipment for the Gloucestershire Royal
knee team, who treat over 100 people a year for torn anterior cruciate
ligaments – preventing active adults from developing arthritis in later life.

The money was presented to the
Secretary of GAT, Steve Morton, who said, “This contribution now completes our
target sum so we can acquire this equipment. Over its life, this kit will
prevent over 700 people across the county from developing osteoarthritis in
their injured knees. We are very grateful to Cirencester Rotary for their
continued support for our important work.”

President Brian Skarda said, “We aim to
make a real difference to local peoples’ lives with the funds we distribute and
our members are really pleased to support this worthy cause.”